Garden City, Michigan vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 1.8% cheaper than Garden City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,653 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Garden City, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Garden City, Michigan
Garden City, MI vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Garden City, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher